Word details
くびになる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くびになる.
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Entry
1
Word usually written using kana alone
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed
Examples
端的に言って、彼は首になったのだ。
To make a long story short, he was fired.
2
to be beheaded
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